This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ICE, ERO, ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC); Office of the Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) of Health Systems Support (HSS), IHSC Special Operations Unit (ISOU). Chief of ISOU supervises the incumbent and Deputy Assistant Director of HSS serves as the reviewing official. This is a non-supervisory position. This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Service Remaining Requirement Agreement: Upon appointment to this position, officers will be required to serve an 18 to 24-month commitment to IHSC.
• Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate. Civilians are not eligible for this position.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Required to perform CPR or emergency care standing and kneeling positions at times in confined spaces. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or other during ingress and egress (e.g., may require lifting, dragging, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than oneself). Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. of medical equipment 100 yds. without assistance. Incumbent carries equipment when boarding and disembarking the vessels. Must be able to see, hear, and smell with aids if necessary. Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing. Must be able to perform the duties in a stressful and often austere environment with inclement weather and challenging sea states and altitudes without physical limitations. Agency may require incumbent to work extended hours and remain at sea, confined cabin space, or aircraft during inclement weather and ground delays. Must be able to physically able to climb ladders and stairs without impediment. Must be able to tolerate sudden changes in environment, temperature, seasons, altitudes, geographies and weather. Must be able to pass the FAA Class III Flight Physical for Altitude Physiology Chamber orientation.

Education

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Meet the minimum education, years of experience, and license requirements for either nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
2. Nurse practitioner Master's of science in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education;
   • Three years clinical experience as a nurse practitioner;
   • A current, unrestricted, and valid Registered Nurse license from a U.S. State (as defined in 42 USC 201 (f)); and
   • Certification as a Family nurse practitioner (FNP) by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, or National Certification Corporation.
3. Physician assistant
   • Incumbent must possess an accredited master's degree and must have completed a physician assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of the predecessor organizations
   • Three years clinical experience as physician assistant; and
   • A current, unrestricted, and valid certification as a physician assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) from a U.S. State (as defined in 42 USC 201 (f)).
4. Incumbent must possess and maintain current CPR/Basic Life Support, ACLS, and PALS certification.
5. Knowledge of and ability to apply professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques to patient care (for Nurse Practitioner), or medical principles, procedures, and techniques (for Physician Assistants).
6. Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.
7. Knowledge of training methods and sufficient interpersonal skills to develop a rapport with patients and co-workers during which instructional and educational information is presented.
8. Knowledge of and participation in established clinic and NCCHC requirements on safety, infection control, quality assurance, maintenance of records of patients seen, statistical information gathering, etc.
9. Knowledge of supply requisition procedure and ability to complete requests for equipment repair and maintenance.
10. Must be able to attain and maintain DHS Secret Clearance.
11. Must be able to attain and maintain a U.S. Government Official Passport.
12. Must maintain minimum flight hour per Official Non-Aircrew member flight orders.
13. Must be able to qualify for Sea Pay.
14. Preferred but not required:

    • Experience in IHSC health system.

    • Correctional health care experience.

    • Certification as Correctional Health Care Professional (CCHP).

    • Knowledge and/or experience with IHSC policies, NCCHC and PBNDS requirements.

    • Knowledge of public health preparedness, infection control and tuberculosis management.

    • Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification.

    • Prior Patient Transport, Flight Nursing or Aerospace Medicine/Nursing experience.

    • ANCC Certification as National Healthcare Disaster Professional (NHDB-BC).

    • Proficient in Spanish or secondary language

Contacts

• Address ERO-DRO-IHSC Public Health Service 500 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20536 US
• Name: IHSC Recruiting
• Email: [email protected]